Episode Details

Ridley Scott, Oscar-bound legend behind Alien and Gladiator, is still blazing trails with a new Treasure Island adaptation and a packed slate of projects. His latest film, The Dog Stars, delivers a haunting post-pandemic thriller that mirrors real-world crises—and offers a message of hope through human resilience. Starting in advertising, Scott’s career thrives on big ideas, from sci-fi to historical epics, and he’s been instantly drawn to just a handful of scripts—including The Martian and Alien. With AI on his mind as both wonder and warning (“like a bomb”), Scott proves he’s still creatively unstoppable, hand-drawing storyboards to compete with tech. Up next? A Western, a musical, and maybe even a Barry Gibb collab. At 85, he’s not slowing down—just enjoying the ride.

Listen in comfort:
Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn.

Advertise on DNN:
advertise@thednn.ai

This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.
Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

View sources & latest updates:
https://sources.thednn.ai/e58587b1a4acfa3b